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Restaurant Crescendo Montreal RestoMontreal.ca
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Restaurant Crescendo

Group-friendly venue with grounds overlooking the river
Verdun
4.5$$ & $$$
CLOSEDOpens Today at 8 am
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ItalianBreakfastPastaGrillSeafood/FishMusselsGluten-free OptionsBrunchResto-Bar

About

Your Window on the River...

Located on Lasalle Boulevard at the intersection of Démarchais, in a park setting, Restaurant Crescendo was elegantly built in 2002 at a cost of three million dollars, with the ultimate goal of delighting all your senses. Whether you find yourself on our spectacular 90-seat terrace or in our 140-seat dining room, whose abundant windows offer breathtaking views of the St. Lawrence River and Île-des-Sœurs, you are in for a treat.

You will discover refined, evolving Italian cuisine accompanied by personalized and friendly service. Crescendo is open daily, preparing dishes of exceptional freshness just for you. Whether it's for breakfast, a four-course table d’hôte lunch, or a five-course dinner starting at $41, you and your guests will be thoroughly delighted.

In the dining room, Martin Bernier, the owner, welcomes you into a setting where maple wood, stainless steel, and stained glass blend seamlessly to create an enchanting ambiance. Martin will guide you through the exceptional wines in our extensive wine cellar and advise you on our wide variety of privately imported wines, with bottles starting at an affordable $28.

Crescendo does much more than just serve meals—we offer a memorable experience. We work hard to provide impeccable and personalized service along with an excellent selection of dishes and wines. After all, whether you're celebrating a birthday, a special occasion, a professional success, or simply enjoying a lovely evening out, it's our priority to ensure your complete satisfaction.

Details

Our Specialties

Breakfast, Homemade lasagna, Beef bavette, Sole fillet, Mussels & Calamari fritti.

Amenities, services & more

We accept:  Master Card, Visa, AMEX, Interac
Possibility of reserving one of our reception rooms which can accommodate up to 110 people
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Reviews for Restaurant Crescendo

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on Google4.3 (1900+)
*as of 2026-07-10
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Review Summary

Restaurant Crescendo is widely celebrated for its stunning location directly on the river, offering a relaxing atmosphere and a beautiful terrace that guests find ideal for brunch and gatherings. Visitors frequently praise the delicious, generous portions of food and the consistently attentive, professional service provided by the staff, who are often noted for their welcoming and accommodating nature. The restaurant is appreciated for its convenience, featuring ample parking and accessibility for those using wheelchairs. While some patrons find certain dishes or times to be pricier or occasionally busy, the majority of experiences highlight the high quality of the meals, the lovely scenic views, and a warm, family-friendly environment that encourages many to return as regulars.
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Adrian-4489
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5.0

Wow what a great restaurant & Staff especially Marilynn (the lady who works wends) as a uk military Army veteran having to use a wheelchair now, Crescendo's restaurant went well above customer service i expected & the food was 100% also for myself i was always warmly welcomed from the very pleasant staff, the food was perfect👌 & of good sized portions, as well as a nice chilled background music playing with a relaxing atmosphere👍
I visited 3-4 times in a week whilst visiting on vacation from Ireland/uk to my cousins etc in Montreal
As previously stated from my first ever visit last week whom a waitress i believe was named marylyn ? A dark haired very pretty petite lady was always very pleasant, professional & understanding of my needs to drink unlimited refills of coffee! Lol.
& thus due to her professional customer service etc i have now made Crescendos my no1 choice of restaurant when im in Montreal vacationing to visit my cousins from Ireland.
I would & will very much highly recommend Crescendos restaurant to any future customers with a 5star review.
Once again
A great many thanks
To all your staff at Crescendos
& especially to Marylyn who is a great member & an asset to Crescendos restaurant staff
All the best
Adrian 🤙
Food: 5/5 | Service: 5/5 | Atmosphere: 5/5

Wheelchair accessibility
My needs of using a wheelchair were met in every way with ease a big thank you to Crescendos restaurant for all your help

Jun 3, 2026

Les plats sont généreux & préparés avec goût .

Jun 2, 2026
on Google
4.0

Belle vue sur le fleuve. Bel endroit pour un brunch

Jun 2, 2026
on Google

Great brunch meal & a very attentive wait staff. Management personality thanks all customers for visiting.

May 28, 2026
on Google

Pros:
- Great location on the water
- Ample, spacious parking
- Many choices for breakfast
- Thin crepes were delicious & light

Cons:
- Expensive for what you get. I ordered the strawberry crepes & got maybe 2 full strawberies with some custard. No whipped cream, no chocolate, no coulis, etc.
- Outdoor chairs were very uncomfortable. Just wooden backs with 0 padding.
- Maitre D at the front spoke 0 English. I asked for a table for 2 & he answered'Pardon?!'.
- Strong pool smell at the front of the restaurants. Maybe it's from the cleaning products, but it was gross.
- Waitress was a bit slow for everything & they were not even at 50% capacity.
- They had a bunch of staff who were just standing there & not really doing anything. Maybe they get busier later on, but it was weird to see.

Overall, it was good, but we have no desire to return.

A generous 3.5/5 stars.

May 27, 2026
on Google

Très sympa quand on a une table sur la terrasse au bord de l'eau. Bonnes portions. Prix plutôt élevé mais reste raisonnable.
Pas assez de muesli selon moi pour un yogourt dis « avec muesli » mais c'est un détail

May 27, 2026
on Google

Accueil chaleureux & sympathique !! Déjeuner délicieux !!! Service rapide
Jai pris oeufs bénédictine florentine !!😋

May 17, 2026
on Google

Une belle trouvaille, la nourriture etait vraiment bonne & que dire de la vue.

May 17, 2026
on Google

Très belle vue sur le fleuve. Serveur très gentil & efficace.

May 15, 2026
on Google
5.0

I always love coming here! The food is delicious - even the Caesar salad felt fresh & elevated.

Edit: came for brunch, the crepes are so good!!

May 8, 2026
on Google